Earthquake Shakes Central Maluku and Konawe, Central Sulawesi Friday 9 July 2021

Here’s what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

Before:

– Ensure that the structure and location of your house can be protected from hazards caused by earthquakes, such as landslides or liquefaction. Evaluate and renovate your building structure to avoid the danger of an earthquake.

– Get to know the environment where you work: pay attention to the location of doors, elevators, and emergency stairs. Find out also where the safest place to take refuge is.

– Learn to do first aid and fire extinguishers.

– Record important telephone numbers that can be contacted in the event of an earthquake.

– Arrange the furniture so that it is firmly attached to the wall to avoid falling, collapsing, shifting during an earthquake.

– Arrange heavy objects as far as possible on the bottom. Check the stability of hanging objects that can fall when an earthquake occurs

– Store flammable materials in a place that is not easily broken to avoid fire.

– Always turn off water, gas and electricity when not in use.

– Prepare tools that must be in every place: first aid kit, flashlight/battery light, radio, food supplements and water.

When an Earthquake Occurs:

– If you are in a building: protect your body and head from the ruins of the building by hiding under the table, find the safest place from the rubble and shocks, run outside if you can.

– If outside a building or open area: Avoid buildings around you such as buildings, power lines, trees. Pay attention to where you stand, avoid if there is a crack in the ground.

– If you are driving a car: get out, get off and stay away from the car avoid in case of shift or fire.

– If you live or are at the beach: stay away from the beach to avoid the danger of a tsunami.

– If you live in a mountainous area: in the event of an earthquake avoid areas where landslides may occur.

After the Earthquake:

– If you are in a building, exit the building in an orderly manner. Do not use elevators or elevators, use regular stairs. Check if anyone is injured, do a first aid kit, call or ask for help in case of serious injury to you or those around you.

– Check your surroundings. If there is a fire, if there is a gas leak, if there is an electrical short circuit. Check the flow and water pipes, check if there are any dangerous things.

– Do not enter buildings that have been hit by an earthquake because there may still be rubble.

– Do not walk in the area around the earthquake, the possibility of aftershocks is still there.

– Listen to information about earthquakes from the radio (in case of aftershocks). Don’t be easily provoked by rumors or news that have no clear source.

– Fill out a questionnaire given by the relevant agency to find out how much damage has occurred.

– Don’t panic and don’t forget to always pray to God for the safety and security of all of us.

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